Definitions
v. to start happening or start doing something
开始；着手
Example
We begin dinner when everyone is sitting at the table.
大家都在餐桌旁坐好后，我们开始吃晚饭。
Schools should begin teaching digital safety early so that children develop responsible habits when using the internet.
学校应尽早开始教授网络安全知识，让孩子养成负责任地使用互联网的习惯。
Collocations
- begin with
- begin to understand
- begin a discussion
- to begin with
Word family
- beginning (n.)
- beginner (n.)
Synonyms
- start
- commence
Antonyms
- finish
- end
Usage tip
过去式began，过去分词begun；后接不定式或动名词。
FAQ
- What does begin mean?
- to start happening or start doing something
- How is begin pronounced?
- UK /bɪˈɡɪn/, US /bɪˈɡɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
